2025 Risk Data Scientist Intern

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Risk Data Analytics group reports through the Chief Risk Officer and uses machine learning techniques to develop predictive models for policy-level transactions and human behaviors. The models are used to develop and price retail products and institutional reinsurance deals, monitor related risk, and to assist in forecasting and financial reporting. The group has a unique vantage point into nearly all aspects of the enterprise and is actively enhancing its capacity, continuing to grow with the whole company. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work on a variety of projects depending on skill set, interest, and personal goals, and to collaborate with other teams with functions mentioned above.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing machine learning and optimization tools
• Developing supervised and unsupervised machine learning models
• Assisting with ad hoc data analytics projects
• Assisting the team on developing automated data pipeline

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic record in pursuit of a Bachelor or Master's degree in top universities with concentrations and/or interests in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative field (minimum 3.5 GPA);
• Graduating in December of 2025 or May of 2026
• Background in a technical or scientific field and at least two year/four semesters of programming experience
• Knowledge of Python, data structure, statistics, regression, machine learning are required.
• Knowledge of high-performance computing, such as PySpark, are preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Generative AI and relevant tools, such as  AWS SageMaker, and Langchain, are preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Pro-active, detail oriented, and deadline driven; possess excellent documentation and analysis skills
• Extraordinarily strong Excel skills are highly valued but not required

This position is not eligible for visa candidates now or in the future.

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Global Atlantic’s Intern Salary is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. The Intern Salary is based on yearly compensation and will be paid for 10 weeks during the program. Intern Salary is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for interns. Other rewards may include an intern cash stipend, employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions, and branded gifts. The Intern Salary for this role is $110,000.

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TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT  

Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support you during your internship with a 401k match program with immediate vesting (with the exception of Bermuda), competitive compensation, and a stipend to support your experience. 

Over the 10 weeks you will be immersed in an inclusive environment with opportunities to participate in: 

• Days of Inclusion
• DE&I Challenge 
• National Intern Day Celebration
• Weekly Business Overviews and fireside chats with leaders
• Social events 
• and more!

Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws.  More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Find out more about GA’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging: DE&I and Strategic Pillars

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Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.